Class Teacher

Contract type: Full time 

Contract term: Permanent

St Anselm’s is a small, friendly, high achieving Catholic school that was awarded an Outstanding grade in its last OFSTED inspection (September 2023). We are looking for a class teacher to join our established and enthusiastic team. This post will suit either an experienced teacher, or an Early Career Teacher. 

‘Staff are proud to work at the school and appreciate the support they receive from leaders, including for their well-being and workload’. (OFSTED)

A practising Catholic would be preferred, but applications from candidates who are supportive of our Catholic ethos are also very welcome to apply. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom teacher and is willing to develop further

• Has a good understanding of the curriculum and the requirements 

• Works well in a team and has good communication skills

• Is confident in adapting their teaching to meet the needs of the children

• Shows willingness to participate fully in the life of our school

We offer

• A small, friendly Catholic school with children who are keen to learn and who achieve very high standards

• High expectations for behaviour and strong links with home

• A supportive, experienced staff who work very well as a team

• A robust induction, and opportunities for training and career development

• A school that is committed to ensuring that every child succeeds 

• A Catholic ethos, with good links with the parish and a strong and supportive community

We strongly encourage potential candidates to come and look around the school. Please contact us to arrange a visit.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

Completed CES application form should be returned to the school by email to the headteacher at head@stanselms.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Closing date: 21st May 2024 (at noon)

Interviews: 23rd May 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

CVs are not accepted.

St. Anselm’s Catholic Primary School

Louisville Road

London SW17 8RW

Telephone: 020 8672 9227

Email: admin@stanselms.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Hattie Elwes